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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.76, 1,305.73 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.76, 1,305.73 and 610.72 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.76 : 1,305.73 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.76/1,305.73 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.76x = 1,305.73 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.76x = 797,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,435.43/946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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